The health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcers in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
J Tissue Viability
; 32(4): 465-471, 2023 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
AIMS:
The aims of this study were to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of adult Bahraini patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and to explore factors associated with poor HRQoL.METHODS:
Cross-sectional HRQoL data were obtained from a sample of patients in active treatment for DFU at a large public hospital in Bahrain. Patient-reported HRQOL was measured using the following instruments DFS-SF, CWIS and EQ-5D.RESULTS:
The patient sample included 94 patients, with a mean age of 61.8 (SD 9.9) years, 54 (57.5%) were males, and 68 (72.3%) were native Bahrainis. Poorer HRQoL was found among patients who were unemployed, divorced/widowed, and those with a shorter duration of formal education. Additionally, patients with severe DFUs, persisting ulcers, and a longer duration of diabetes reported statistically significantly poorer HRQoL.CONCLUSIONS:
Findings from this study demonstrate a low level of HRQoL among Bahraini patients with DFUs. A longer duration of diabetes, in addition to ulcer severity and status statistically significantly influence HRQoL.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Pé Diabético
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article